Family Services Associate

Ronald McDonald House Charities-San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Services Associate is responsible for guest relations and daily operations of the Ronald McDonald House primarily during nights and weekends. This position is responsible for intake, welcoming, and the coordination of facility services for guest families who are receiving treatment locally for their critically and/or chronically ill children.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Strong customer relationship skills
Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions
Excellent verbal skills
Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.
Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs.
Successfully pass local, state, and national Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

One year certificate from college or technical school.
Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) is advantageous, but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safety, security and well-being of guest families.
Registers families and provides house orientation including house rules, policies, services, and a tour.
Maintains visible presence during shift and enforces House rules and polices. Ability to clearly relay our daily needs, rules, eligibility requirements and general information about the organization to medical personal and families.
Daily recording of accurate documentation of daily waitlists, guest lists, occupancy report, and communication logs. Oversees referrals, room assignments, check in and check out procedures.
Assures cleanliness of house (all common areas).
Handles emergencies that may occur during their shift (i.e. fire, power outage etc.).
Assists volunteer coordinator with family planned activities, including assigning and directing community service volunteers.
Answers telephone, sorts and distributes mail.
Ensures vacated rooms are clean and set up for the next family as well as launder dirty linen.
Responsible for cleaning, restocking supplies, sorting donations, maintaining kitchen, organizing pantries and other duties as assigned.
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as assigned or in the event that coverage is not available.
The Family Services Associate must be dependable, trustworthy and conduct him/herself at all times in a manner that reflects positively to this organization.